Mothering and Fathering-Parenting (Snyder)

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Article Databases

Use databases to find articles in journals, magazines and newspapers. You can find the databases by subject or title from the library's home page.

General Databases

Specialized Databases

LexisNexis Academic (full text newspapers and news magazines, also includes law reviews in the "Legal" section)

Sociological Abstracts

Child Development & Adolescent Studies

Family & Society Studies Worldwide

Gender Studies Database

Find other databases by subject.


When searching article databases, use this button to find the full article.

  • If we have access to online full-text in any of our databases it will link to it.
  • If we don't have full-text online but have a print copy on our shelves it will give you the call number.
  • If we don't have an electronic or paper copy it will link to an interlibrary loan request form so we can get it for you.

Finding Books

Use NUcat (the online catalog) to identify books that the library has, as well as journal titles, videos, and other catalogued material. Books are excellent sources of overviews and substantial material on a particular topic, but do not necessarily reflect the most current events. NUcat will also tell you whether material is in the main library or in another Northwestern University library.

WorldCat is combined catalog for libraries around the world. Use the 'ILL' button to request books. We'll send you an e-mail with they come in.

Selected Reference Sources

Encyclopedia of Parenting Theory and Research
MAIN Reference 649.103 E56

Family in America: An Encyclopedia
MAIN Reference 306.85097 H391f

International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family
MAIN Reference 309.803 E56 2003

Parenthood in America: An Encyclopedia
 MAIN Reference 306.85 P2277

Need Help?

If something doesn't work right, or if you can't find what you need, get in touch with the Library's Reference Librarians. Call us at 491-7656, email us at refdept@northwestern.edu, or connect with us real-time through Answers Online.

Please take advantage of the department's Research Consultations--meet with a librarian for an hour to get personalized, in-depth help.

Jami Xu
Reference Department
Email: jamixu@northwestern.edu
Office phone: 847.491-8961
Reference desk phone: 847.491.7656